Chemist as Team Leader (m / f / d)

Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID : 8283

The Senior Director Analytical Excellence will ensure scientific excellence in analytical method development by establishing systematic approaches and state-of-art tools. This covers the definition of phase-appropriate requirements on method development, establishment of state-of the art tools to ensure method fit for purpose - characterization or QC routine testing. Being accountable for the analytical excellence within analytical development, the Senior Director will guide teams to perform successful analytical method development, root-cause investigations, and troubleshooting activities.

Your main responsibilities are :

• To ensure that analytical method target profiles are set-up fit for intended purpose and method development is phase appropriate
• To propose, develop, and establish tools for method development and robustness studies which can be applied for different technologies and leverage from prior knowledge of the analytical platform
• To guide teams by development and troubleshooting of analytical methods by applying state-of-art tools and systematic approaches
• To support teams on hand-over of analytical methods to other functions (QC) and other sites
• To identify critical issues related to method performance and robustness and proactively implement activities for their resolution
• Representation of the analytical development organization in governance and review meetings to share guidance or as analytical SME
• Development of internal guidelines to ensure harmonized analytical method development across programs and technologies and enabling analytical teams by training

What you have to offer :

• An advanced degree in natural sciences (pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, biology or equivalent)
• Profound professional experience in the analytical development of pharmaceuticals covering different modalities and throughout preclinical and clinical stages
• Proven knowledge in analytical method development, validation, and related robust studies applied during pharmaceutical product lifecycle
• Strong team leadership experience, typically gained through at least 10 years of experience with line management responsibilities and in matrix organizations
• Broad knowledge of analytical methods and technologies for biologics. Experiences with different modalities as DNA, RNA, peptides and antibodies are a plus
• Solid know-how of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical development

Your Benefits :

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare